Goodfellow Fund

SEATTLE, WA EIN: 91-2000453 Website

The Goodfellow Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1999. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$118K

+58.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$735K

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

+18.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-17.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goodfellow Fund reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities span several areas:

Arts & Culture — including arts education, cultural preservation, and historic preservation
Education — youth education and K-12 schools
Environmental Conservation — conservation and preservation initiatives
General Charitable Giving — broad-based philanthropic support

Grantmaking

Total grants awarded in 2023: 38 grants totaling $750,250

Grant Range

$200–$400,000

Average Grant

amounts vary by program area, ranging from $1,000 to $126,012

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Washington
Pennsylvania
Oregon

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $2.8M (89%)

Oregon $123K (4%)

District of Columbia $80K (3%)

Pennsylvania $39K (1%)

Nevada $39K (1%)

New York $18K (1%)

Minnesota $13K (0%)

Texas $10K (0%)

+4 more states

States

California District of Columbia Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaBellevueBlack DiamondBremertonCoolspringDallasDuvallEastonElyFlemingtonFriday HarborLos AngelesLummi IslandMinneapolisNew HopeNew YorkPort HadlockPort TownsendPortlandSeattle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Data (2024):

Total Assets: $118,186
Total Revenue: $786,121
Total Expenses: $740,500
Net Income: $45,621

2023 Data:

Total Assets: $74,818
Total Giving: $747,500–$750,250
Total Revenue: $676,249
Total Expenses: $751,416

Giving Rate: 651.5% (reflecting distributions relative to asset base)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$118,186	$74,818	$155,485
Revenue	$786,121	$676,249	$355,373
Expenses	$740,500	$751,416	$508,260
Qualifying Distributions	$739,334	$750,250	$505,520
Net Investment Income	$445,280	$415,324	$248,603
Distributable Amount	$1,485	—	$7,934

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

142 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sama Seattle Sacred Music and Art ($460,000), Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building ($100,000), Meridith Matthews Ymca ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BURKE MUSEUM SEATTLE, WA	ART/EDUCATION	$1,000
CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS SEATTLE, WA	ART/EDUCATION	$1,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE GIVING	$2,500
FRIENDS OF THE DELAWARE CANAL NEW HOPE, PA	CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION	$1,000
HISTORIC SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA	CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION	$1,000
HUNTERDON LAND TRUST FLEMINGTON, NJ	CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION	$1,000
KBCS - PUBLIC RADIO BELLEVUE, WA	GLOBAL MUSIC/ EDUCATION	$1,000
KEXP - PUBLIC RADIO SEATTLE, WA	GLOBAL MUSIC/ EDUCATION	$10,000
MEANY CENTER ARTS SEATTLE, WA	ART/EDUCATION	$1,000
MERCY CORPS PORTLAND, OR	CHARITABLE GIVING	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

John Goodfellow — President (3 hours per week)
Barbara Peterson — Vice President, Secretary (2 hours per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN GOODFELLOW	PRESIDENT	3	—
BARBARA PETERSON	VP, SECRETARY	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 433 13th Ave E Apt 101 Seattle, WA 98102

Phone: (206) 328-2768

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Goodfellow Fund fund?

The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities span several areas: • **Arts & Culture** — including arts education, cultural preservation, and historic preservation • **Education** — youth education and K-12 schools • **Environmental Conservation** — conservation and preservation initiatives • **General Charitable Giving** — broad-based philanthropic support

How do I apply for a grant from Goodfellow Fund?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $200–$400,000 • Median grant amount: $12,900 • Average grant amounts vary by program area, ranging from $1,000 to $126,012 **Grant Programs (2023):** • Conservation and Preservation: 14 recipients, $6,918 average • Art/Education: 5 recipients, $10,083 average • Education: 4 recipients, $5,500 average • Cultural Preservation: 4 recipients, $126,012 average • Charitable Giving: 4 recipients, $12,900 average • Conservation and Education: 3 recipien…

Where does Goodfellow Fund make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Washington • Pennsylvania • Oregon

What size grants does Goodfellow Fund award?

In 2024, Goodfellow Fund awarded 32 grants totaling $735K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Goodfellow Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Goodfellow Fund reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.